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Friday, November 28, 2008

As I write this post, it's Friday evening and I'm having a Moist-Maker sandwich. Remember that turkey sandwich from "Friends"?

I'm also having a glass of Martin Ray chardonnay. Read my review here. Or don't. It's really not much of a review!

Today I spent the entire day cleaning and by the end of it, I was tired and cranky and I said the "f" word about six times. (I hope nobody heard me). I rarely say that word and I don't know what it is about cleaning that does this to me. I think it's a deep-rooted problem that began in my childhood. And it's this: I can't stand cleaning when anyone else is around and not doing anything. What is up with that, I wonder? Only my analyst knows for sure.

I don't have an analyst, however. And this cleaning thing is one of several reasons why Adrienne says I "have issues".

I just love it when the house glows. I like it when it smells fresh and clean and the kitchen floor is shiny, the woodwork gleams and the windows sparkle. I love when the sheets are fresh and sweet but I hate it when I get so damn tired at the end of it all.

I knew it would be an all-day affair and I was planning on rewarding myself with a birthday present of an online purchase. Oh, my birthday was earlier this week but it's no big deal, honestly. My husband had no idea what to get me and I didn't want ANYTHING. Save your money, please! is what I told him but it's so difficult for him not to get something for the one he loves. I'll let you make it up to me at Christmastime, I promised him.

The present I bought myself was a downloadable set of Actions for Photoshop that were on sale today only. I got an e-mail heralding the blessed event earlier this week from Totally Rad Actions. Each of their 2 sets of actions are $25 off and I used the money I made from selling my prints on the Etsy site. TRA's sale is today only, so if there are any photographers out there who read this blog and use Actions in Photoshop, this is a great deal.

For these photos, I used an action called Rusty Cage. I love how they name these things. It put sort of a dark, moody warm treatment on the photos, making them look almost goth.

I took these pictures yesterday, in the front yard. George does love to fetch sticks, especially monster sticks like this one.

It makes me absolutely hopping when I clean and others sit about.I would use the 'f' word a lot more than 6 times, too! Totally agree with Sarah, too. What annoys me is everyone else's 30 second jobs that they cannot be arsed to do, like folding a towel they used, or putting their shoes on the rack, rinsing a cup. I spend my life doing other people's 30 second jobs!!

I love to clean as well, but I want the place empty when I do so. Don't get in my way or they are liable to be bleached or soaked in Pine Sol. However, I am saving my energy to unload the truck on Sunday and also to begin the unpacking process next weekend. I am so excited...I cannot wait. The only downside to heavy cleaning is I usually don't have a nail left on my fingers...

Ditto on the whole 'fing' cleaning thing.... I am the house cleaner3 real meals a day 'chef'yard gal - and picker upper of critter crud... and a momAnd still expected to bring money into this 'partnership' of a ranch based business....

I say that word a lot under my breath - and mostly when cleaning up after other able bodied peeps.... and I tend to think 'what the 'f'? Why is it, that because I have boobs and a uterus I am the one doing this 'crud'????

But alas, since I am a clean freak.. I clean.. and I guess I am lucky because I still have my female body parts. Sigh.I'm off to get myself a glass of hard cider... my treat for the evening...

I so agree on the cleaning... must be alone and crank the music up ... and then leave me be and dont dare be the one to come in and mess something up....I go balistic...HAPPY belated birthday!!Cool on the gift for you!

My husband cracked up over Blackie's little comment. And yes, I tend to get a little huffy about cleaning, too. Especially when cleaning up after my daughter, who apparently does not know what a trash can is for. I swear that kid is a walking debris field.

I'm glad that you got yourself a great birthday present. And I appreciate that we get to enjoy it too, through the photos you share with us. (Your table looked lovely and I hope that you had a GREAT Thanksgiving.)*hugs*

Hey, all. And thanks for the well wishes! Yes, Jeannelle. I used the Rusty Cage action and lowered the opacity considerably.It's a gorgeous day here in Maryland (Saturday). Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

I helped clean up on Thursday before my sister arrived .. I didnt say the F word till I broke a nail .. and it was LOUD .. not the nail breaking ....... the F word which admittedly I use all the time .. all the time

I don't think you have claening issues......tea issues yes! I absolutely love the after effect of a good cleaning session. I plop on my sofa, yes, with a glass of chardonay and admire..smell..then walk around with bare feet and wallow in the fact that there is no grit between me and the floor! Pure pleaseure until dirty shoes come in.

My name is Kate. I live in Maryland with a border collie named George in an old manor house that predates the Revolutionary War. I began this blog in 2007 to share my photography with my family and friends. Welcome.

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